Season Guide
Arrested Development — Season 5
Season 5 Review
As the Bluths continue to make a mess of their personal and professional lives, Michael again can’t quite abandon the family that makes him miserable.
Episodes
1
SummarySurprises greet Michael at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. George-Michael confides in Maeby, who's trying to avoid Sudden Valley.Our TakeWeak by Arrested Development's standards — subplot padding with a thin…
2
SummaryFor varying reasons, most of the Bluths (even Steve Holt) feel compelled to run off to Mexico. Michael tries to convince Buster to go to the police.Our TakeAn off episode.…
3
SummaryThe family unites behind Lindsay's campaign, but Michael senses that something is amiss. Maeby has an idea that George-Michael likes a little too much.Our TakeWeak by Arrested Development's standards —…
4
SummaryGob acquires a new office for the company with a "premium view." Michael gets a shock when he returns to a place that holds a lot of memories.Our TakeWeak by…
5
SummaryThe Bluths receive/present their award, but it weighs on George Sr. and creates new problems. Michael and George-Michael have a deep conversation.Our TakeThe season's low point so far: contrived situations,…
6
SummaryMichael attempts to bail out Buster. George-Michael finally meets the Howards, and Ron informs Michael that his plans for the movie have changed.Our TakeAn off episode. Even great shows stub…
7
SummaryGeorge-Michael thinks he's being lied to by Michael, who thinks he's being lied to by George Sr. Gob hires guys to help with his "closet conversion."Our TakeSkippable unless you're a…
8
SummaryAs the Second of July parade approaches, Sally steps up her campaign against Lindsay while the Bluths again struggle to keep their stories straight.Our TakeWeak by Arrested Development's standards —…
9
SummaryBuster fails to show for his own prison release party. Michael examines company financial records. George-Michael seeks Anonymous help to deceive Rebel.Our TakeSkippable unless you're a completist. The season recovers…
10
SummaryMichael jumps at a chance to spend more time with George-Michael, who seeks a clueless president for Fakeblock. Tobias relocates his makeshift family.Our TakeSkippable unless you're a completist. The season…
11
SummaryAs George Sr. attempts to win back Lucille, Michael assembles a mold of their scheme. Meanwhile, Buster gets caught up in Tobias and Gob's business.Our TakeA miss. The writing strains,…
12
SummaryGeorge Sr., Lucille and Maeby give honesty a try. Good news becomes bad for George-Michael. Michael remembers there's always money ... somewhere.Our TakeAn off episode. Even great shows stub their…
13
SummaryBuster's brief appearance in a TV weather report puts the Bluths back in hot water, but Michael has a plan involving his son's definitely real company.Our TakeAn off episode. Even…
14
SummaryAs the trial kicks off, the Guilty Guys throw the family for a loop. Lucille learns surprising news about Dusty. George-Michael plots a distraction.Our TakeWeak by Arrested Development's standards —…
15
SummaryGeorge and Lucille overestimate their new lawyer's expertise in the courtroom. Two familiar faces testify, and a video sheds more light on the case.Our TakeA miss. The writing strains, the…
16
SummaryAs the Bluths come together to unveil a wall, they once again discover that they deserve nothing more than to be saddled with each other forever.Our TakeA miss. The writing…